Citing Sources for Research 12/10-11

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What is the best source to research ocean pollution?

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(NOAA) National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration government website.

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Which of the following can be used as a source?

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ALL of them (Book, Magazine, Website).

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What should you always do to avoid plagiarism?

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Give credit to the person who created the material you are using.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper acknowledgment or permission.

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Why is it important to cite a source?

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To give credit to the person who wrote the information, to know from where you found the information, and to show that you did an investigation, so your work is more complete.

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What is a reliable source?

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A reliable source is one that is trustworthy, accurate, and credible, often backed by research or expert opinion.

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What does it mean to give credit to a source?

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Giving credit means acknowledging the original creator of the work or idea you are using in your research.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, providing details about where the information was obtained.

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What is the purpose of a bibliography?

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A bibliography is a list of sources used in research, providing readers with information on where to find those sources.

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What is an example of a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, such as a diary, interview, or research study.